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If internal or external tissues are fractured in any way, be it from a cut, scratch, acne, bite, burn, or surgery, our body's automatic reaction is to increase its collagen production in order to create a protective scar that will assist in healing the wound.

The majority of scars usually diminish over time, however, this is not the case with keloid scars. As noted by Indy Rihal, of the Birish Skin Foundation "A keloid scar is an overgrown scar that can spread outside the original area of skin damage...(they) are shiny and hairless, they're raised above the surrounding skin, and can feel hard and rubbery," and perhaps the most concerning feature is that they can last for years.

PEOPLE IN THE HIGH RISK CATEGORY

In the opinion of Rihal "People with dark skin get keloids much more easily than people with fairer skin, and it is common in people with black skin! They're most common between the ages of 10 and 30, and can run in families. Burns, acne scars and wounds that get infected are particularly likely to form keloids, and you're at higher risk of getting a keloid scar if you have had one before."

REDUCING THE RISK

There is no clear method of completely avoiding keloid scars, however, choosing not to pierce or tattoo your skin assists greatly. Another smart option is to avoid cosmetic surgery and reduce the risk of acne scarring by seeking medical treatment for prominent acne outbreaks.

TREATING KELOIDS

If you are looking to simply diminish the appearance of keloid scars there are a number of solutions currently at hand but their effectiveness is often limited. These include: steroid injections, covering scars with steroid-impregnated tape, applying silicone sheets, freezing the keloids with liquid nitrogen, laser treatment, and surgical removal. The problem is that most of these methods are intrusive, expensive, and only deal with the existing scar tissue, therefore doing little to limit future outbreaks.

THE BEST TREATMENT INVOLVES NATURAL PRODUCTS

More and more people are now looking to treating keloid scars with natural products due to the fact that they are not as expensive, free of side effects, and are successful in curbing the progress of future scar tissue.

This is thanks to ingredients such as Helix Aspersa Muller glycoconjugates, which are extremely effective in the regeneration of healthy skin cells and improvement of skin elasticity due to their high collagen count and close molecular structure to human skin.

Butterbur Herb (Petasites japonicus) extracts are another natural keloid fighter that is effective in the minimization of mast cell degranulation and histamine, two vital components for relieving the discomfort, itching, and irritation caused by keloid scars. In addition, extracts of the Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra L.) possess some of the richest sources of natural anti-inflammatory properties which work wonders in restricting the onset of future scar tissue.

BIOSKINREPAIR is one of the only scar lotion products available for purchase that comprise of all three ingredients, making it the best organic option for limiting skin scars. Moreover, its organic moisturizing properties are not only vital in its scars treatment, they are also perfect for dealing with the discomfort caused by all forms of rough, dry, skin.